THE BRISBANE Lions application for a priority pick in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft remains uncertain after no decision was made when the AFL Commission met on Monday.

The club made the application after two seasons near the foot of the AFL ladder, a lack of on-field success that led to coach Justin Leppitsch being sacked.

Despite expectations the AFL Commission would finalise the matter on the Monday of Grand Final week with clubs wanting to know ahead of the NAB AFL Trade Period, there was no decision made as the Lions continue to restructure their football department.

The basis for the Lions application was a lack of recent on-field success, the lack of first round draft picks on its list and its recent history, which has seen them win one final since 2004.

The Lions currently hold pick No.2 in the NAB AFL Draft and the position any priority pick is awarded is at the discretion of the AFL Commission.

The most likely scenario, if the pick is awarded, would be a selection at the end of the first round.

The club appointed former Adelaide Crows football manager David Noble as head of the Lions football department last week, and has begun interviewing candidates for senior coach including Hawthorn football manager Chris Fagan and former Western Bulldogs assistant coach Brett Montgomery.

Carlton assistant coach John Barker is also in contention for the senior coaching position although he is overseas for his brother's wedding.

Fagan, the respected Hawk, remains favourite for the position, which shapes as one of the most difficult jobs in football.

The Lions have signed many of its stars to long-term contracts, however speculation remains that Pearce Hanley is a potential trade while small forward Josh Green is also understood to be open to a trade.